May 18 - 22
Monday -
In class: 1. Read Watsons Ch. 14
Homework: 1. finish reading Ch. 14 and complete the reading questions for Ch. 14 - open in eBackpack or print if you want a paper copy
2. Chapter 9 - epilogue questions due Thur
3. Watsons Final Test Friday - Review Sheet for Test
Tuesday -
In class: 1. Read Watsons Ch. 15
Homework: 1. finish reading Ch.15 and complete the reading questions for Ch. 15 - open in eBackpack or print if you want a paper copy
2. Chapter 9 - epilogue questions due Thursday
3. Watsons Final Test Friday Review Sheet for Test
Wednesday -
In class: 1. Read Watsons epilogue
Homework: 1. finish reading epilogue and complete the epilogue - open in eBackpack or print if you want a paper copy
2. Chapter 9 - epilogue questions due tomorrow
3. Watsons Final Test Friday Review Sheet for Test
Thursday -
In class: 1. Chapter questions due
Homework: 1. Watsons Final Test tomorrow Review Sheet for Test
Friday -
In class: 1. Watsons Final Test
Homework: 1. Independent Reading due May 27
Monday -
In class: 1. Read Watsons Ch. 14
Homework: 1. finish reading Ch. 14 and complete the reading questions for Ch. 14 - open in eBackpack or print if you want a paper copy
2. Chapter 9 - epilogue questions due Thur
3. Watsons Final Test Friday - Review Sheet for Test
Tuesday -
In class: 1. Read Watsons Ch. 15
Homework: 1. finish reading Ch.15 and complete the reading questions for Ch. 15 - open in eBackpack or print if you want a paper copy
2. Chapter 9 - epilogue questions due Thursday
3. Watsons Final Test Friday Review Sheet for Test
Wednesday -
In class: 1. Read Watsons epilogue
Homework: 1. finish reading epilogue and complete the epilogue - open in eBackpack or print if you want a paper copy
2. Chapter 9 - epilogue questions due tomorrow
3. Watsons Final Test Friday Review Sheet for Test
Thursday -
In class: 1. Chapter questions due
Homework: 1. Watsons Final Test tomorrow Review Sheet for Test
Friday -
In class: 1. Watsons Final Test
Homework: 1. Independent Reading due May 27
May 11-15
Monday -
In class: 1. Read Watsons Ch. 9
Homework: 1. finish reading Ch. 9 and complete the reading questions for Ch. 9 - open in eBackpack or print if you want a paper copy
Tuesday -
In class: 1. Read Watsons Ch. 10 & 11
Homework: 1. finish reading Ch. 10 & 11 and complete the reading questions for Ch. 10 & 11 - open in eBackpack or print if you want a paper copy
Wednesday -
In class: 1. Read Watsons Ch. 12. and complete
Homework: 1. finish reading Ch. 12 and complete the reading questions for Ch. 12 - open in eBackpack or print if you want a paper copy
Thursday - Market Day
In class: 1. Begin Watsons Ch. 13
Homework: 1. finish the reading questions for Ch. 13 - open in eBackpack or print if you want a paper copy
Friday - iPad turn in. If you are not keeping your iPad for the summer, please be sure to print the chapter questions as you will need them for the next week as we finish the novel.
In class: 1. iStation
2. Read independent book
Homework: 1. None
Independent Reading due May 27
Monday -
In class: 1. Read Watsons Ch. 9
Homework: 1. finish reading Ch. 9 and complete the reading questions for Ch. 9 - open in eBackpack or print if you want a paper copy
Tuesday -
In class: 1. Read Watsons Ch. 10 & 11
Homework: 1. finish reading Ch. 10 & 11 and complete the reading questions for Ch. 10 & 11 - open in eBackpack or print if you want a paper copy
Wednesday -
In class: 1. Read Watsons Ch. 12. and complete
Homework: 1. finish reading Ch. 12 and complete the reading questions for Ch. 12 - open in eBackpack or print if you want a paper copy
Thursday - Market Day
In class: 1. Begin Watsons Ch. 13
Homework: 1. finish the reading questions for Ch. 13 - open in eBackpack or print if you want a paper copy
Friday - iPad turn in. If you are not keeping your iPad for the summer, please be sure to print the chapter questions as you will need them for the next week as we finish the novel.
In class: 1. iStation
2. Read independent book
Homework: 1. None
Independent Reading due May 27
May 4 - 8
Monday -
In class: 1. Read Watsons Ch. 5 & 6
Homework: 1. finish reading Ch. 5 & 6 and complete reading questions for Ch. 5 & 6 - open in eBackpack or print if you want a paper copy
2. Bring $$$ for the Book Fair
http://tinyurl.com/HCMS2015BF
3. Watsons ch. 1-8 questions due Thur.
4. Watsons Ch. 1-8 Mid-Novel TEST Friday!!!
Tuesday - Visit the Book Fair
In class: 1. Read Watsons Ch. 7
Homework: 1. finish reading Ch. 7 and complete reading questions for Ch. 7 - open in eBackpack or print if you want a paper copy
2. Watsons ch. 1-8 questions due Thur.
3. Watsons Ch. 1-8 Mid-Novel TEST Friday!!!
Wednesday -
In class: 1. Read Watsons Ch. 8 . and complete reading questions for Ch. 8 - open in eBackpack or print if you want a paper copy
Homework: 1. Complete Ch. 1- 8 Questions - Due tomorrow
2. Ch. 1-8 Mid - Novel Test Friday
Thursday -
In class: 1. Review and check Ch. 1 - 8 and Mid-Novel Test Review Sheet
Homework: 1. Mid - Novel Test tomorrow
Friday -
In class: 1. Mid-Novel Test- Ch. 1-8
2. Read independent book
Homework: 1. Independent Reading due May 27
Monday -
In class: 1. Read Watsons Ch. 5 & 6
Homework: 1. finish reading Ch. 5 & 6 and complete reading questions for Ch. 5 & 6 - open in eBackpack or print if you want a paper copy
2. Bring $$$ for the Book Fair
http://tinyurl.com/HCMS2015BF
3. Watsons ch. 1-8 questions due Thur.
4. Watsons Ch. 1-8 Mid-Novel TEST Friday!!!
Tuesday - Visit the Book Fair
In class: 1. Read Watsons Ch. 7
Homework: 1. finish reading Ch. 7 and complete reading questions for Ch. 7 - open in eBackpack or print if you want a paper copy
2. Watsons ch. 1-8 questions due Thur.
3. Watsons Ch. 1-8 Mid-Novel TEST Friday!!!
Wednesday -
In class: 1. Read Watsons Ch. 8 . and complete reading questions for Ch. 8 - open in eBackpack or print if you want a paper copy
Homework: 1. Complete Ch. 1- 8 Questions - Due tomorrow
2. Ch. 1-8 Mid - Novel Test Friday
Thursday -
In class: 1. Review and check Ch. 1 - 8 and Mid-Novel Test Review Sheet
Homework: 1. Mid - Novel Test tomorrow
Friday -
In class: 1. Mid-Novel Test- Ch. 1-8
2. Read independent book
Homework: 1. Independent Reading due May 27
April 27 - May 1
Monday -
In class: 1) Read Watsons Ch. 1
Homework: 1) finish reading Ch. 1 and complete reading questions for Ch. 1 - open in eBackpack or print if you want a paper copy.
Tuesday -
In class: 1) Read Watsons Ch. 2
Homework: 1) finish reading Ch. 2 and complete reading reading questions for Ch. 2 - open in eBackpack or print if you want a paper copy.
Wednesday - FIT FEST
Thursday -
In class: 1) Read Watsons Ch. 3 & 4
Homework: 1) finish reading Ch. 3 & 4 and complete reading questions for Ch. 3 & 4 - open in eBackpack or print if you want a paper copy.
Friday - MUSIC TRIP TO SAN ANTONIO
Homework: 1) finish reading Ch. 3 & 4 and complete reading questions for Ch. 3 & 4 - open in eBackpack or print if you want a paper copy.
2) Ch. 3 & 4 learning check Monday
Monday -
In class: 1) Read Watsons Ch. 1
Homework: 1) finish reading Ch. 1 and complete reading questions for Ch. 1 - open in eBackpack or print if you want a paper copy.
Tuesday -
In class: 1) Read Watsons Ch. 2
Homework: 1) finish reading Ch. 2 and complete reading reading questions for Ch. 2 - open in eBackpack or print if you want a paper copy.
Wednesday - FIT FEST
Thursday -
In class: 1) Read Watsons Ch. 3 & 4
Homework: 1) finish reading Ch. 3 & 4 and complete reading questions for Ch. 3 & 4 - open in eBackpack or print if you want a paper copy.
Friday - MUSIC TRIP TO SAN ANTONIO
Homework: 1) finish reading Ch. 3 & 4 and complete reading questions for Ch. 3 & 4 - open in eBackpack or print if you want a paper copy.
2) Ch. 3 & 4 learning check Monday
April 20-24
Monday -
In class: 1. STAAR prep
2. work on persuasive presentations
Homework:
Homework: 1. None
Tuesday -
In class: 1. STAAR - Math--Check boards in hallway for your TESTING room
Homework: 1. None
Wednesday -
In class: 1. STAAR Reading--Check boards in hallway for your TESTING room
Homework: 1. Persuasive Multi-Media Presentation-- Due Friday
2. Bring your Watsons book to class
Thursday -
In class: 1.work on persuasive Multi-Media Presentation
Homework: 1. I Persuasive Multi-Media Presentation-- Due Friday
2. Bring your Watsons book to class
Friday -
In class: 1. Multi-Media Presentation
Homework: 1. Independent Reading due May 22
**MAKE SURE TO HAVE WATSONS GO TO BIRMINGHAM by Monday**
Monday -
In class: 1. STAAR prep
2. work on persuasive presentations
Homework:
Homework: 1. None
Tuesday -
In class: 1. STAAR - Math--Check boards in hallway for your TESTING room
Homework: 1. None
Wednesday -
In class: 1. STAAR Reading--Check boards in hallway for your TESTING room
Homework: 1. Persuasive Multi-Media Presentation-- Due Friday
2. Bring your Watsons book to class
Thursday -
In class: 1.work on persuasive Multi-Media Presentation
Homework: 1. I Persuasive Multi-Media Presentation-- Due Friday
2. Bring your Watsons book to class
Friday -
In class: 1. Multi-Media Presentation
Homework: 1. Independent Reading due May 22
**MAKE SURE TO HAVE WATSONS GO TO BIRMINGHAM by Monday**
April 13-17 STAAR TESTING NEXT WEEK!!!
Monday -
In class: 1) counter argument paragraph due
2) closing paragraph and works cited page
Homework: 1) complete closing paragraph and check/correct works cited page - Persuasive paper due Thursday
2) STAAR practice: read selection #1 "Three Sides" and complete questions #1-10. Due tomorrow
Tuesday -
In class: 1) STAAR # 1-10 check
2) closing paragraph due
3) peer edit persuasive paper -- use persuasive rubric and checklist
Homework: 1) STAAR practice: read selection #2 "The Incredible Shrinking Pyramid" and complete questions #11-18. Due tomorrow
2) Revise and edit persuasive paper - due Thursday - printed
Wednesday -
In class: 1) STAAR # 11-18 check
2) finish revisions to persuasive paper -- persuasive rubric
3) begin working on Research presentation - Thing Link
Homework: 1) STAAR practice: read selection #3 Paired Reading: "Full Day" and "Traveling West" complete questions #19-33. Due tomorrow
2) polish and publish persuasive paper - due tomorrow- printed
Thursday -
In class: 1) PERSUASIVE PAPER DUE - PRINTED TO TURN IN!!!
2) STAAR #19-33 check
3)
begin working on Research presentation guide -- rubric on Thing Link -- example power point
Homework: 1) STAAR practice: read selection #4 "No Boundaries Project" and complete questions # 34-41. Due tomorrow
Friday -
In class: 1) STAAR # 34 - 41 check
2) work on research presentations - Thing Link
Homework: 1) STAAR practice: read selection #5 "The Emperor and the Nightingale" and complete questions # 42-48 .Due Monday.
2) Independent Reading due May 27
3) Have The Watsons Go to Birmingham for April 23
STAAR TESTING NEXT WEEK!!!
Monday -
In class: 1) counter argument paragraph due
2) closing paragraph and works cited page
Homework: 1) complete closing paragraph and check/correct works cited page - Persuasive paper due Thursday
2) STAAR practice: read selection #1 "Three Sides" and complete questions #1-10. Due tomorrow
Tuesday -
In class: 1) STAAR # 1-10 check
2) closing paragraph due
3) peer edit persuasive paper -- use persuasive rubric and checklist
Homework: 1) STAAR practice: read selection #2 "The Incredible Shrinking Pyramid" and complete questions #11-18. Due tomorrow
2) Revise and edit persuasive paper - due Thursday - printed
Wednesday -
In class: 1) STAAR # 11-18 check
2) finish revisions to persuasive paper -- persuasive rubric
3) begin working on Research presentation - Thing Link
Homework: 1) STAAR practice: read selection #3 Paired Reading: "Full Day" and "Traveling West" complete questions #19-33. Due tomorrow
2) polish and publish persuasive paper - due tomorrow- printed
Thursday -
In class: 1) PERSUASIVE PAPER DUE - PRINTED TO TURN IN!!!
2) STAAR #19-33 check
3)
begin working on Research presentation guide -- rubric on Thing Link -- example power point
Homework: 1) STAAR practice: read selection #4 "No Boundaries Project" and complete questions # 34-41. Due tomorrow
Friday -
In class: 1) STAAR # 34 - 41 check
2) work on research presentations - Thing Link
Homework: 1) STAAR practice: read selection #5 "The Emperor and the Nightingale" and complete questions # 42-48 .Due Monday.
2) Independent Reading due May 27
3) Have The Watsons Go to Birmingham for April 23
STAAR TESTING NEXT WEEK!!!
April 6-10
Monday -
In class: 1) finish research
Homework: 1) complete research
Tuesday -
In class: 1) review example persuasive essay #1 and #2
2) begin working on persuasive frame
Homework: 1) finish frame
Wednesday -
In class: 1) work on persuasive paper - must be typed in Google docs, double-spaced, and printed
Homework: 1) Introductory paragraph due tomorrow - typed in Google docs and shared with me
Thursday -
In class: 1) work on persuasive paper - persuasive rubric
Homework: 1) body paragraphs 1 and 2 due tomorrow - typed in same Google doc that has been shared with me
typed in same Google doc and shared with me
Friday -
In class: 1) work on persuasive paper
Homework: 1) counter argument paragraph due Monday - typed in same Google doc that has been shared with me
typed in same Google doc and shared with me
2) persuasive paper due next week
Monday -
In class: 1) finish research
Homework: 1) complete research
Tuesday -
In class: 1) review example persuasive essay #1 and #2
2) begin working on persuasive frame
Homework: 1) finish frame
Wednesday -
In class: 1) work on persuasive paper - must be typed in Google docs, double-spaced, and printed
Homework: 1) Introductory paragraph due tomorrow - typed in Google docs and shared with me
Thursday -
In class: 1) work on persuasive paper - persuasive rubric
Homework: 1) body paragraphs 1 and 2 due tomorrow - typed in same Google doc that has been shared with me
typed in same Google doc and shared with me
Friday -
In class: 1) work on persuasive paper
Homework: 1) counter argument paragraph due Monday - typed in same Google doc that has been shared with me
typed in same Google doc and shared with me
2) persuasive paper due next week
March 30 - April 3
Monday -
In class: 1) begin persuasive unit - discuss persuasive techniques, faulty reasoning, and fact and opinion
Homework: 1) fact v opinion worksheet
Tuesday -
In class: 1) analyze persuasive mentor texts: Science Camp for All & Smoking: Quit Now! using persuasive questions
Homework: 1) finish analyzing mentor text
2) look at list and be prepared to choose a topic
Wednesday -
In class: 1) discuss research timeline, note taking, and choose topic for research from list
2) research video
Homework: 1) write thesis statement
Thursday -
In class: 1) research/note taking -- list of good research sites for kids
Homework: 1) research
Friday -
In class: 1) research/note taking
Homework: 1) NONE
Monday -
In class: 1) begin persuasive unit - discuss persuasive techniques, faulty reasoning, and fact and opinion
Homework: 1) fact v opinion worksheet
Tuesday -
In class: 1) analyze persuasive mentor texts: Science Camp for All & Smoking: Quit Now! using persuasive questions
Homework: 1) finish analyzing mentor text
2) look at list and be prepared to choose a topic
Wednesday -
In class: 1) discuss research timeline, note taking, and choose topic for research from list
2) research video
Homework: 1) write thesis statement
Thursday -
In class: 1) research/note taking -- list of good research sites for kids
Homework: 1) research
Friday -
In class: 1) research/note taking
Homework: 1) NONE
March 9-13
Monday - morning assembly schedule
In class: 1) read "Amir"
Homework: 1) complete questions and chart for "Amir"
2) Chart and all questions for Seedfolks due Wed.
3) Independent Reading due Wed.
Tuesday -
In class: 1) read "Florence" and "From Seed to Seedfolks"
Homework: 1) complete questions and chart for "Florence" and "From Seed to Seedfolks"
2) Chart and all questions for Seedfolks due tomorrow.
3) Independent reading due tomorrow
Wednesday - Independent Reading due!!
In class: 1) Seedfolks questions and chart due
Homework: 1) Seedfolks Final Test Friday -- study guide:
study your chart : characters quizlet;
chapter questions,
literary terms - quizlet,
returned quiz,
annotated novel.
(If you know you will miss the test, please arrange to take the test before your absence or plan on taking it on Monday, March 23, when you return to school. The test will be in the testing Center for you to complete before school, during lunch, or after school)
Thursday -
In class: 1) writing WU
2) review for test
Homework: 1) Seedfolks Final Test tomorrow -- study guide:
study your chart : characters quizlet;
chapter questions,
literary terms - quizlet,
returned quiz,
annotated novel.
Friday - END OF 3RD NINE WEEKS
In class: 1) Seedfolks Final Test
(If you know you will miss the test, please arrange to take the test before your absence or plan on taking it on Monday, March 23 when you return to school. The test will be in the Testing Center for you to complete before school, during lunch, or after school)
Homework: NONE -- HAVE A GREAT BREAK!!!
Monday - morning assembly schedule
In class: 1) read "Amir"
Homework: 1) complete questions and chart for "Amir"
2) Chart and all questions for Seedfolks due Wed.
3) Independent Reading due Wed.
Tuesday -
In class: 1) read "Florence" and "From Seed to Seedfolks"
Homework: 1) complete questions and chart for "Florence" and "From Seed to Seedfolks"
2) Chart and all questions for Seedfolks due tomorrow.
3) Independent reading due tomorrow
Wednesday - Independent Reading due!!
In class: 1) Seedfolks questions and chart due
Homework: 1) Seedfolks Final Test Friday -- study guide:
study your chart : characters quizlet;
chapter questions,
literary terms - quizlet,
returned quiz,
annotated novel.
(If you know you will miss the test, please arrange to take the test before your absence or plan on taking it on Monday, March 23, when you return to school. The test will be in the testing Center for you to complete before school, during lunch, or after school)
Thursday -
In class: 1) writing WU
2) review for test
Homework: 1) Seedfolks Final Test tomorrow -- study guide:
study your chart : characters quizlet;
chapter questions,
literary terms - quizlet,
returned quiz,
annotated novel.
Friday - END OF 3RD NINE WEEKS
In class: 1) Seedfolks Final Test
(If you know you will miss the test, please arrange to take the test before your absence or plan on taking it on Monday, March 23 when you return to school. The test will be in the Testing Center for you to complete before school, during lunch, or after school)
Homework: NONE -- HAVE A GREAT BREAK!!!
March 2-6
Monday -
In class: 1) writing WU
2) figurative language practice
3) Seedfolks - read "Virgil"
Homework: 1) Seedfolks mid-novel quiz tomorrow
2) complete questions and chart for "Virgil"
3) Independent Reading due March 11
Tuesday -
In class: 1) Mid-novel quiz
2) Seedfolks - read "Sae Young"_
Homework: 1) complete questions and chart for "Sae Young"
2) Independent reading due March 11
Wednesday -
In class: 1) writing WU
2) Seedfolks - read "Curtis"_
Homework: 1) complete questions and chart for "Curtis"
2) Independent reading due March 11
Thursday -
In class: 1) writing WU
2) Seedfolks - read "Nora"
Homework: 1) complete questions and chart for "Nora"
2) Independent reading due March 11
Friday -
In class: 1) Seedfolks - read "Maricela"
2) catch up on questions and chart
Homework: 1) complete questions and chart for all chapter through "Maricela"
2) Seedfolks chapter questions and chart due next Wed.
3) Seedfolks final test Thursday
4) Independent Reading - due March 11
Monday -
In class: 1) writing WU
2) figurative language practice
3) Seedfolks - read "Virgil"
Homework: 1) Seedfolks mid-novel quiz tomorrow
2) complete questions and chart for "Virgil"
3) Independent Reading due March 11
Tuesday -
In class: 1) Mid-novel quiz
2) Seedfolks - read "Sae Young"_
Homework: 1) complete questions and chart for "Sae Young"
2) Independent reading due March 11
Wednesday -
In class: 1) writing WU
2) Seedfolks - read "Curtis"_
Homework: 1) complete questions and chart for "Curtis"
2) Independent reading due March 11
Thursday -
In class: 1) writing WU
2) Seedfolks - read "Nora"
Homework: 1) complete questions and chart for "Nora"
2) Independent reading due March 11
Friday -
In class: 1) Seedfolks - read "Maricela"
2) catch up on questions and chart
Homework: 1) complete questions and chart for all chapter through "Maricela"
2) Seedfolks chapter questions and chart due next Wed.
3) Seedfolks final test Thursday
4) Independent Reading - due March 11
Feb. 23-27
Monday -
In class: 1) Poetry presentations due
2) lesson on stereotyping
Homework: 1) complete ethnicity questions
2) Bring Seedfolks book to class tomorrow
Tuesday - LATE START
In class: 1) continue poetry presentations
2) read Ch. 1 Kim in Seedfolks see Literary terms for this novel_
Homework: 1) complete the character chart and questions for Ch. 1 of Seedfolks -- open BOTH in eBackpack or print if you want a paper copy
2) Independent reading due March 11
Wednesday - NO HOMEWORK
In class: 1) continue poetry presentations
2) read Seedfolks Ch. 2 & 3 and complete chart and questions in class
Homework: 1) Independent reading due March 11
Thursday - LATE START
In class: 1) read Seedfolks Ch. 4
Homework: 1) complete the chart and questions for Ch. 4 of Seedfolks
2) Independent reading due March 11
Friday -
In class: 1) finish poetry presentations
2) read Ch. 5 & 6 of Seedfolks
Homework: 1) complete the chart and questions for Ch. 5 & 6 of Seedfolks
2) Independent Reading - due March 11
Monday -
In class: 1) Poetry presentations due
2) lesson on stereotyping
Homework: 1) complete ethnicity questions
2) Bring Seedfolks book to class tomorrow
Tuesday - LATE START
In class: 1) continue poetry presentations
2) read Ch. 1 Kim in Seedfolks see Literary terms for this novel_
Homework: 1) complete the character chart and questions for Ch. 1 of Seedfolks -- open BOTH in eBackpack or print if you want a paper copy
2) Independent reading due March 11
Wednesday - NO HOMEWORK
In class: 1) continue poetry presentations
2) read Seedfolks Ch. 2 & 3 and complete chart and questions in class
Homework: 1) Independent reading due March 11
Thursday - LATE START
In class: 1) read Seedfolks Ch. 4
Homework: 1) complete the chart and questions for Ch. 4 of Seedfolks
2) Independent reading due March 11
Friday -
In class: 1) finish poetry presentations
2) read Ch. 5 & 6 of Seedfolks
Homework: 1) complete the chart and questions for Ch. 5 & 6 of Seedfolks
2) Independent Reading - due March 11
Feb. 16-20
Monday - School Holiday
Tuesday -
In class: 1) choose three original poems from class assignments to revise, refine, and edit for major grade: directions here
2) discuss multi-media presentation choices for one of the three poems
Homework: 1) three poems neatly typed due Friday.
2) choose a multi-media option and begin creating presentation
3) Independent reading due March 11
Wednesday -
In class: 1) work on multi-media presentation
Homework: 1) three poems neatly typed and printed due Friday.
2) work on multi-media presentation - due Monday Feb. 23
3) Poetry Test Friday
4) Independent reading due March 11
Thursday -
In class: 1) poetry review - study the Poetry power point, STAAR poetry practice, returned quizzes there are two), poetry vocabulary terms (handout
and quizlet) , student poetry practice packet (on your iPad), poetry analysis packet (paper copy)
2) work on multi-media presentation
Homework: 1) Poetry Test tomorrow
2) three poems neatly typed and printed due tomorrow
3) work on multi-media presentation - due Monday, Feb. 23
4) Independent reading due March 11
Friday -
In class: 1) Poetry Test
2) 3 printed poems due
3) finish multi-media presentation - due Monday
Homework: 1) You will need Seefdfolks novels Feb. 23
2) Poetry Project presentations due Monday - be ready to present your poem so the class!
Click this link multi-media presentation choices to access the Thinglink keyboard and then click on the Shift key to see instructions for
submitting your project in to eBackpack.
Independent Reading - due March 11
Monday - School Holiday
Tuesday -
In class: 1) choose three original poems from class assignments to revise, refine, and edit for major grade: directions here
2) discuss multi-media presentation choices for one of the three poems
Homework: 1) three poems neatly typed due Friday.
2) choose a multi-media option and begin creating presentation
3) Independent reading due March 11
Wednesday -
In class: 1) work on multi-media presentation
Homework: 1) three poems neatly typed and printed due Friday.
2) work on multi-media presentation - due Monday Feb. 23
3) Poetry Test Friday
4) Independent reading due March 11
Thursday -
In class: 1) poetry review - study the Poetry power point, STAAR poetry practice, returned quizzes there are two), poetry vocabulary terms (handout
and quizlet) , student poetry practice packet (on your iPad), poetry analysis packet (paper copy)
2) work on multi-media presentation
Homework: 1) Poetry Test tomorrow
2) three poems neatly typed and printed due tomorrow
3) work on multi-media presentation - due Monday, Feb. 23
4) Independent reading due March 11
Friday -
In class: 1) Poetry Test
2) 3 printed poems due
3) finish multi-media presentation - due Monday
Homework: 1) You will need Seefdfolks novels Feb. 23
2) Poetry Project presentations due Monday - be ready to present your poem so the class!
Click this link multi-media presentation choices to access the Thinglink keyboard and then click on the Shift key to see instructions for
submitting your project in to eBackpack.
Independent Reading - due March 11
Feb. 9-10
Monday -
In class: 1) poetry analysis - pgs 9-11 in poetry handout.
Homework: 1) answer questions on pg 12 in the poetry handout from class today
2) write an "I Am" poem - directions here pg. 1- open in eBackpack
3) bring in Read-A-Thon pledges - envelop and money due by Feb. 13
Tuesday -
In class: 1) poetry analysis - pgs 1-6 in poetry handout
Homework: 1) answer questions on pg. 7 in the poerty handout from class
2) write a "Color" poem - directions here pg. 2- open in eBackpack
3) bring in Read-A-Thon pledges - envelop and money due by Feb. 13
Wednesday -
In class: 1) poetry analysis - pgs. 13-19 in poetry handout
Homework: 1) answer questions on pg. 19 & 20 in the poerty handout from class
2) write a "Family Metaphor" poem - directions here pg. 3- open in eBackpack
3) bring in Read-A-Thon pledges - envelop and money due by Feb. 13
Thursday -
In class: 1) poetry handout questions due
2) analysis of "Like Bookends"
Homework: 1) Poetry quiz tomorrow
2) write a "Rules" poem - directions here pg. 4- open in eBackpack
3) bring in Read-A-Thon pledges - envelop and money due tomorrow
Friday - Soc Hop
In class: 1) Poetry quiz
2) choose your favorite poems from the ones you have written - begin revising and polishing them for publication
Homework: 1) You will need Seefdfolks novels Feb. 23
Independent Reading - due March 11
Monday -
In class: 1) poetry analysis - pgs 9-11 in poetry handout.
Homework: 1) answer questions on pg 12 in the poetry handout from class today
2) write an "I Am" poem - directions here pg. 1- open in eBackpack
3) bring in Read-A-Thon pledges - envelop and money due by Feb. 13
Tuesday -
In class: 1) poetry analysis - pgs 1-6 in poetry handout
Homework: 1) answer questions on pg. 7 in the poerty handout from class
2) write a "Color" poem - directions here pg. 2- open in eBackpack
3) bring in Read-A-Thon pledges - envelop and money due by Feb. 13
Wednesday -
In class: 1) poetry analysis - pgs. 13-19 in poetry handout
Homework: 1) answer questions on pg. 19 & 20 in the poerty handout from class
2) write a "Family Metaphor" poem - directions here pg. 3- open in eBackpack
3) bring in Read-A-Thon pledges - envelop and money due by Feb. 13
Thursday -
In class: 1) poetry handout questions due
2) analysis of "Like Bookends"
Homework: 1) Poetry quiz tomorrow
2) write a "Rules" poem - directions here pg. 4- open in eBackpack
3) bring in Read-A-Thon pledges - envelop and money due tomorrow
Friday - Soc Hop
In class: 1) Poetry quiz
2) choose your favorite poems from the ones you have written - begin revising and polishing them for publication
Homework: 1) You will need Seefdfolks novels Feb. 23
Independent Reading - due March 11
Feb. 2-6
Monday - Last week for Read-A-Thon
In class: 1) poetry check
2) poetry & sentence fragment quiz
3) STAAR poetry packet
Homework: 1) complete pgs. 15, 16, & 18 in poetry packet on your iPad
2) STAAR poetry packet due Thur.
3) log in Read-A-Thon reading
Tuesday - 8th period band and orchestra rehearsal
In class: 1) poetry - diction and mood: Pg. 20-21 in poetry packet
2) poetry packet pages due
Homework: 1) write a mood poem using diction - open in eBackpack
2) STAAR poetry packet due Thur.
3) log in Read-A-Thon reading
Wednesday - 5th grade assembly 1st and 2nd periods
In class: 1) mood poem due
2) poetry: haiku poetry - pg. 20-21 in poetry packet and diamante - pg. 26-27 in poetry packet
Homework: 1) write a diamante and three haiku poems
2) STAAR poetry packet due Thur.
Thursday -
In class: 1) STAAR poetry packet due
2) poetry - concrete poems
3) review compound subjects, compound verbs, and compound sentences
Homework: 1) write a concrete poem
2) poetry and compound quiz Friday
3) log in Read-A-Thon reading
Friday -
In class: 1) concrete poem due
2) poetry and compound quiz.
Homework: 1) collect Read-A-Thon pledges - envelop and money due by Feb. 13
Independent Reading - due March 11
Monday - Last week for Read-A-Thon
In class: 1) poetry check
2) poetry & sentence fragment quiz
3) STAAR poetry packet
Homework: 1) complete pgs. 15, 16, & 18 in poetry packet on your iPad
2) STAAR poetry packet due Thur.
3) log in Read-A-Thon reading
Tuesday - 8th period band and orchestra rehearsal
In class: 1) poetry - diction and mood: Pg. 20-21 in poetry packet
2) poetry packet pages due
Homework: 1) write a mood poem using diction - open in eBackpack
2) STAAR poetry packet due Thur.
3) log in Read-A-Thon reading
Wednesday - 5th grade assembly 1st and 2nd periods
In class: 1) mood poem due
2) poetry: haiku poetry - pg. 20-21 in poetry packet and diamante - pg. 26-27 in poetry packet
Homework: 1) write a diamante and three haiku poems
2) STAAR poetry packet due Thur.
Thursday -
In class: 1) STAAR poetry packet due
2) poetry - concrete poems
3) review compound subjects, compound verbs, and compound sentences
Homework: 1) write a concrete poem
2) poetry and compound quiz Friday
3) log in Read-A-Thon reading
Friday -
In class: 1) concrete poem due
2) poetry and compound quiz.
Homework: 1) collect Read-A-Thon pledges - envelop and money due by Feb. 13
Independent Reading - due March 11
Jan 26 - 30
Monday -
In class: 1) finish video
Homework: 1) What is poetry to you? Open this link and follow the directions.
2) log in Read-A-Thon reading
Tuesday -
In class: 1) writing - identifying sentence fragments
2) poetry - structure: stanza, couplets, triplet, quatrain. Pg. 3 in poetry packet. (open in eBackpack)
Homework: 1) identifying sentence fragments practice pg. 1 - Open in eBackpack
2) write a structured poem on your iPad following these directions. - Open in eBackpack
3) log in Read-A-Thon reading
2) log in Read-A-Thon readingWednesday -
In class: 1) sentence fragments and poem due
2) writing - correcting sentence fragments
3) poetry - sounds: rhyme, alliteration, onomatopoeia. Pages 4-7 in poetry packet in eBackpack.
Homework: 1) NO HOMEWORK NIGHT!!
Thursday - LATE START
In class: 1) poetry - figurative language: simile and metaphor. Pages 10-16 in poetry packet in eBackpack.
Homework: 1) correcting sentence fragments practice pg. 2 (in eBackpack)
2) log in Read-A-Thon reading
Friday -
In class: 1) sentence fragment and poem due
2) poetry: figurative language - personification and hyperbole. Pages 17-19 in poetry packet in eBackpack.
Homework: 1) write a poem #2 with sound and #3 figurative language on your iPad following these directions due Monday
2) poetry and fragment quiz Monday
3) log in weekend reading for Read-A-Thon
Independent Reading - due March 11
Monday -
In class: 1) finish video
Homework: 1) What is poetry to you? Open this link and follow the directions.
2) log in Read-A-Thon reading
Tuesday -
In class: 1) writing - identifying sentence fragments
2) poetry - structure: stanza, couplets, triplet, quatrain. Pg. 3 in poetry packet. (open in eBackpack)
Homework: 1) identifying sentence fragments practice pg. 1 - Open in eBackpack
2) write a structured poem on your iPad following these directions. - Open in eBackpack
3) log in Read-A-Thon reading
2) log in Read-A-Thon readingWednesday -
In class: 1) sentence fragments and poem due
2) writing - correcting sentence fragments
3) poetry - sounds: rhyme, alliteration, onomatopoeia. Pages 4-7 in poetry packet in eBackpack.
Homework: 1) NO HOMEWORK NIGHT!!
Thursday - LATE START
In class: 1) poetry - figurative language: simile and metaphor. Pages 10-16 in poetry packet in eBackpack.
Homework: 1) correcting sentence fragments practice pg. 2 (in eBackpack)
2) log in Read-A-Thon reading
Friday -
In class: 1) sentence fragment and poem due
2) poetry: figurative language - personification and hyperbole. Pages 17-19 in poetry packet in eBackpack.
Homework: 1) write a poem #2 with sound and #3 figurative language on your iPad following these directions due Monday
2) poetry and fragment quiz Monday
3) log in weekend reading for Read-A-Thon
Independent Reading - due March 11
Jan 19-23
Monday - Holiday
Tuesday -
In class: 1) Memoir paper due - turn in final essay and sloppy copy from Friday
2) iStation - use your ear buds
3) begin STAAR reading packet
Homework: 1) Memoir Test Thursday
2) STAAR reading packet due Friday
Wednesday -
In class: 1) review for Memoir Test - study memoir review power point, memoir notes, memoir power point, and annotated mentor memoir texts and STAAR memoir reading practice
2) begin memoir video
Homework: 1) Memoir Test tomorrow
2) STAAR reading packet due Friday
Thursday -
In class: 1) Memoir Test
2) cont. memoir video
Homework: 1) STAAR reading packet due tomorrow
STAAR due Friday
Friday -
In class: 1) STAAR reading packet due
2) finish video
Homework: 1) Read-A-Thon begins Monday - pledge sheets and instructions coming home today
Read-A-Thon begins Monday - pledge sheets and instructions come home today Read-A-Thon begins Monday - pledge sheets and instructions come home today 2) read Independent Reading book - due March 11
Monday - Holiday
Tuesday -
In class: 1) Memoir paper due - turn in final essay and sloppy copy from Friday
2) iStation - use your ear buds
3) begin STAAR reading packet
Homework: 1) Memoir Test Thursday
2) STAAR reading packet due Friday
Wednesday -
In class: 1) review for Memoir Test - study memoir review power point, memoir notes, memoir power point, and annotated mentor memoir texts and STAAR memoir reading practice
2) begin memoir video
Homework: 1) Memoir Test tomorrow
2) STAAR reading packet due Friday
Thursday -
In class: 1) Memoir Test
2) cont. memoir video
Homework: 1) STAAR reading packet due tomorrow
STAAR due Friday
Friday -
In class: 1) STAAR reading packet due
2) finish video
Homework: 1) Read-A-Thon begins Monday - pledge sheets and instructions coming home today
Read-A-Thon begins Monday - pledge sheets and instructions come home today Read-A-Thon begins Monday - pledge sheets and instructions come home today 2) read Independent Reading book - due March 11
January 12-16
Monday -
In class: 1.) SAT vocabulary words 1-3--open in E-backpack or print-
2.) Memoir noticings - "A Gift For Two & An Embarrassing Moment"
3.) Begin memoir graphic organizer (memory man) and draft of memory #3
Homework: 1) Memoir #3 draft due tomorrow
2) SAT words--Open in E-backpack/save work-- ; Quiz over words on Friday
Tuesday
In class: 1. ) SAT vocabulary words 4-6-- Open in E-backpack or print
2.) Choose a favorite from your Memory Book and type your rough draft in Google
Homework: 1.) SAT vocabulary words-- open in E-backpack/save--
2. ) type favorite memoir rough draft in Google - electronic copy due tomorrow.
Wednesday
In class: 1.) SAT vocabulary words 7-8--Open in E-backpack or print
2.) writing effective leads - pg 4 in packet
3.) Work on revising the lead/intro paragraph of your memoir
Homework: 1.) Continue to edit and type memoir piece - include who, when, and where; interesting lead; and strong "I learned..." theme
2.) SAT vocabulary words-- open in E-backpack/save--- quiz Friday
Thursday
In class: 1.) SAT vocabulary words 9-10--Open in E-backpack or print
2.) explore effective word choice and sentence variety
3) revise memoir for thoughts/feelings, effective word choice and sentence variety
Homework: 1.) continue to revise memoir for word choice, sentence variety, thoughts and feelings- bring printed copy of draft to class tomorrow
2. ) SAT vocabulary quiz tomorrow - study your words!!!
3.) Please bring ear buds next week
Friday
In class: 1.) SAT words 1-10 vocabulary quiz
2.) use memoir checklist to revise your draft
3.) work on revising/editing your memoir - see memoir rubric
Homework: 1.) finish revising/editing memoir - final copy TYPED and PRINTED due Tuesday
2.) Memoir Test next Thursday!!
3.) Please bring ear buds next week
Monday -
In class: 1.) SAT vocabulary words 1-3--open in E-backpack or print-
2.) Memoir noticings - "A Gift For Two & An Embarrassing Moment"
3.) Begin memoir graphic organizer (memory man) and draft of memory #3
Homework: 1) Memoir #3 draft due tomorrow
2) SAT words--Open in E-backpack/save work-- ; Quiz over words on Friday
Tuesday
In class: 1. ) SAT vocabulary words 4-6-- Open in E-backpack or print
2.) Choose a favorite from your Memory Book and type your rough draft in Google
Homework: 1.) SAT vocabulary words-- open in E-backpack/save--
2. ) type favorite memoir rough draft in Google - electronic copy due tomorrow.
Wednesday
In class: 1.) SAT vocabulary words 7-8--Open in E-backpack or print
2.) writing effective leads - pg 4 in packet
3.) Work on revising the lead/intro paragraph of your memoir
Homework: 1.) Continue to edit and type memoir piece - include who, when, and where; interesting lead; and strong "I learned..." theme
2.) SAT vocabulary words-- open in E-backpack/save--- quiz Friday
Thursday
In class: 1.) SAT vocabulary words 9-10--Open in E-backpack or print
2.) explore effective word choice and sentence variety
3) revise memoir for thoughts/feelings, effective word choice and sentence variety
Homework: 1.) continue to revise memoir for word choice, sentence variety, thoughts and feelings- bring printed copy of draft to class tomorrow
2. ) SAT vocabulary quiz tomorrow - study your words!!!
3.) Please bring ear buds next week
Friday
In class: 1.) SAT words 1-10 vocabulary quiz
2.) use memoir checklist to revise your draft
3.) work on revising/editing your memoir - see memoir rubric
Homework: 1.) finish revising/editing memoir - final copy TYPED and PRINTED due Tuesday
2.) Memoir Test next Thursday!!
3.) Please bring ear buds next week
Jan. 5-9
Monday - Holiday
Tuesday
In class: 1) Writing WU
2) watch "Oma's Quilt" and begin making memory quilt
Homework: 1) complete memory quilt
2) bring loose leaf paper tomorrow
3) STAAR reading practice due Friday - two stories: "Rock Climbing: Man and Mountain" and "My First Step to the White House"
Wednesday
In class: 1) notes on Memoirs (print or open in eBackpack)
2) put together memory book
Homework: 1) STAAR reading practice due Friday
Thursday
In class: 1) memoir noticings - "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World" & "A Gift In Disguise"
2) begin memoir graphic organizer (memory man) and draft of memory #1
Homework: 1) finish draft of memory #1
2) STAAR reading practice due tomorrow
Friday
In class: 1) STAAR reading practice due
2) memoir noticings - "The Pickle Fork"
3) begin memoir graphic organizer (memory man) and draft of memory #2
Homework: 1) finish draft of memory #2
Monday - Holiday
Tuesday
In class: 1) Writing WU
2) watch "Oma's Quilt" and begin making memory quilt
Homework: 1) complete memory quilt
2) bring loose leaf paper tomorrow
3) STAAR reading practice due Friday - two stories: "Rock Climbing: Man and Mountain" and "My First Step to the White House"
Wednesday
In class: 1) notes on Memoirs (print or open in eBackpack)
2) put together memory book
Homework: 1) STAAR reading practice due Friday
Thursday
In class: 1) memoir noticings - "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World" & "A Gift In Disguise"
2) begin memoir graphic organizer (memory man) and draft of memory #1
Homework: 1) finish draft of memory #1
2) STAAR reading practice due tomorrow
Friday
In class: 1) STAAR reading practice due
2) memoir noticings - "The Pickle Fork"
3) begin memoir graphic organizer (memory man) and draft of memory #2
Homework: 1) finish draft of memory #2
Dec. 15 - 19
Monday
In class: 1) finish reading The Prince and the Pauper
Homework: 1) Prince and the Pauper questions (last page of the packet - front and back) due tomorrow
2) Independent reading due Wed.
3) Drama Test Thur.
Tuesday
In class: 1) P & P questions due
2) Practice STAAR drama guided reading The Wolf and the House Dog
Homework: 1) STAAR drama practice I Don't Want To! due tomorrow
2) Independent reading due Wed.
3) Drama Test Thur.
Wednesday - Independent Reading due
In class: 1) STAAR drama practice I Don't Want To! check
2) review for drama test -- review drama notes from Drama power point, questions and annotations for The Prince and the Pauper, vocabulary quizlet
Homework: 1) Drama Test tomorrow
Thursday
In class: 1) Drama Test
Homework: 1) None
Friday - Early Release Day
In class: 1) Share Fractured Fairy Tales
Homework: 1) Have a GREAT holiday! See you next year!
Monday
In class: 1) finish reading The Prince and the Pauper
Homework: 1) Prince and the Pauper questions (last page of the packet - front and back) due tomorrow
2) Independent reading due Wed.
3) Drama Test Thur.
Tuesday
In class: 1) P & P questions due
2) Practice STAAR drama guided reading The Wolf and the House Dog
Homework: 1) STAAR drama practice I Don't Want To! due tomorrow
2) Independent reading due Wed.
3) Drama Test Thur.
Wednesday - Independent Reading due
In class: 1) STAAR drama practice I Don't Want To! check
2) review for drama test -- review drama notes from Drama power point, questions and annotations for The Prince and the Pauper, vocabulary quizlet
Homework: 1) Drama Test tomorrow
Thursday
In class: 1) Drama Test
Homework: 1) None
Friday - Early Release Day
In class: 1) Share Fractured Fairy Tales
Homework: 1) Have a GREAT holiday! See you next year!
Dec. 8-12
Monday
In class: 1) Fractured Fairy Tale due! Put books together and turn in!
2) Book Fair
Homework: 1) Medieval Times reading packet due Wed. (open in EBackpack or print)
2) Independent Reading due Dec. 17
Tuesday
In class: 1) Writing WU
2) Drama notes (open in EBackpack or print)
Homework: 1) Medieval Times reading packet due tomorrow.
2) Independent reading due Dec. 17
Wednesday -
In class: 1) Medieval Times packet due
2) begin reading The Prince and the Pauper
Homework: 1) Independent reading due Dec. 17
Thursday -
In class: 1) Writing WU
2) read The Prince and the Pauper
Homework: 1) Independent reading due Dec. 17
Friday
In class: 1) read The Prince and the Pauper
Homework: 1) Prince and the Pauper questions and vocabulary due Tue
2) Independent reading due Dec. 17
Monday
In class: 1) Fractured Fairy Tale due! Put books together and turn in!
2) Book Fair
Homework: 1) Medieval Times reading packet due Wed. (open in EBackpack or print)
2) Independent Reading due Dec. 17
Tuesday
In class: 1) Writing WU
2) Drama notes (open in EBackpack or print)
Homework: 1) Medieval Times reading packet due tomorrow.
2) Independent reading due Dec. 17
Wednesday -
In class: 1) Medieval Times packet due
2) begin reading The Prince and the Pauper
Homework: 1) Independent reading due Dec. 17
Thursday -
In class: 1) Writing WU
2) read The Prince and the Pauper
Homework: 1) Independent reading due Dec. 17
Friday
In class: 1) read The Prince and the Pauper
Homework: 1) Prince and the Pauper questions and vocabulary due Tue
2) Independent reading due Dec. 17
Dec. 1-5
Monday
In class: 1) Verb tense lesson
2) work on fractured fairy tale final draft
Homework: 1) verb tense practice (open in eBackpack or print)
2) work on fractured fairy tale - see rubric here
3) Independent reading due Dec. 17
Tuesday
In class: 1) Verb tense lesson
2) work on fractured fairy tale final draft
Homework: 1) past tense practice (open in eBackpack or print)
2) work on fractured fairy tale - due Dec. 8. Print color illustrations for book at home (landscape!) and bring to class Friday to construct book.
3) Independent reading due Dec. 17
Wednesday -
In class: 1) Verb tense lesson
2) work on fractured fairy tale final draft
Homework: 1) verb tense practice learning check
2) work on fractured fairy tale - due Dec. 8. Print color illustrations for book at home (landscape!) and bring to class Friday to construct book.
3) Independent reading due Dec. 17
Thursday -
In class: 1) review verb tense
2) work on fractured fairy tale final draft - due Dec. 8
Homework: 1) verb tense learning check tomorrow
2) work on fractured fairy tale - due Dec. 8. Print color illustrations for book at home (landscape!) and bring to class tomorrow to construct book. 3 ) Independent reading due Dec. 17
Friday
In class: 1) verb tense learning check
2) finish fractured fairy tale - construct book
Homework: 1) Fractured Fairy tale due Monday -- Please print a copy of the TEXT for each member of your group and one copy of book with pictures to turn in.
2) Independent reading due Dec. 17
Book Fair Monday -- bring $$$!!!
Monday
In class: 1) Verb tense lesson
2) work on fractured fairy tale final draft
Homework: 1) verb tense practice (open in eBackpack or print)
2) work on fractured fairy tale - see rubric here
3) Independent reading due Dec. 17
Tuesday
In class: 1) Verb tense lesson
2) work on fractured fairy tale final draft
Homework: 1) past tense practice (open in eBackpack or print)
2) work on fractured fairy tale - due Dec. 8. Print color illustrations for book at home (landscape!) and bring to class Friday to construct book.
3) Independent reading due Dec. 17
Wednesday -
In class: 1) Verb tense lesson
2) work on fractured fairy tale final draft
Homework: 1) verb tense practice learning check
2) work on fractured fairy tale - due Dec. 8. Print color illustrations for book at home (landscape!) and bring to class Friday to construct book.
3) Independent reading due Dec. 17
Thursday -
In class: 1) review verb tense
2) work on fractured fairy tale final draft - due Dec. 8
Homework: 1) verb tense learning check tomorrow
2) work on fractured fairy tale - due Dec. 8. Print color illustrations for book at home (landscape!) and bring to class tomorrow to construct book. 3 ) Independent reading due Dec. 17
Friday
In class: 1) verb tense learning check
2) finish fractured fairy tale - construct book
Homework: 1) Fractured Fairy tale due Monday -- Please print a copy of the TEXT for each member of your group and one copy of book with pictures to turn in.
2) Independent reading due Dec. 17
Book Fair Monday -- bring $$$!!!
Nov. 24 - 28
Monday -
In class: 1) fractured fairy tale rough draft due - teacher conferences
Homework: 1) Independent Reading due Dec. 17
Tuesday -
In class: 1) fractured fairy tale rough draft due - teacher conferences
Homework: 1) Independent Reading due Dec. 17
Wednesday - Friday: Thanksgiving Holiday!!!
Monday -
In class: 1) fractured fairy tale rough draft due - teacher conferences
Homework: 1) Independent Reading due Dec. 17
Tuesday -
In class: 1) fractured fairy tale rough draft due - teacher conferences
Homework: 1) Independent Reading due Dec. 17
Wednesday - Friday: Thanksgiving Holiday!!!
Nov. 17-21
Monday -
In class: 1) dialogue lesson
2) work on plot triangle for fractured fairy tale
Homework: 1) dialogue practice #1 - (Please note that incomplete homework will result in a working lunch to complete the assignment)
2) plot triangle due tomorrow
Tuesday -
In class: 1) check dialogue homework #1 - dialogue lesson
2) plot triangle due - begin drafting story in Google slides
Homework: 1) dialogue practice #2 (please not that incomplete homework will result in a working lunch to complete the assignment)
2) story draft due Monday
Wednesday -
In class: 1) check dialogue homework #2 - dialogue lesson
2) work on story draft
Homework: 1) dialogue practice #3 (please note that incomplete homework will result in a working lunch to complete the assignment)
2) story draft due Monday
Thursday-
In class: 1) check dialogue homework #3
2) work on story draft
Homework: 1) dialogue homework #4 (please note that incomplete homework will result in a working lunch to complete the assignment)
2) dialogue learning check tomorrow
3) story draft due Monday
Friday -
In class: 1) check dialogue homework #4
2) dialogue learning check
3) work on story draft
Homework: 1) story draft due Monday
2) Independent Reading - due Dec 17!!!
Monday -
In class: 1) dialogue lesson
2) work on plot triangle for fractured fairy tale
Homework: 1) dialogue practice #1 - (Please note that incomplete homework will result in a working lunch to complete the assignment)
2) plot triangle due tomorrow
Tuesday -
In class: 1) check dialogue homework #1 - dialogue lesson
2) plot triangle due - begin drafting story in Google slides
Homework: 1) dialogue practice #2 (please not that incomplete homework will result in a working lunch to complete the assignment)
2) story draft due Monday
Wednesday -
In class: 1) check dialogue homework #2 - dialogue lesson
2) work on story draft
Homework: 1) dialogue practice #3 (please note that incomplete homework will result in a working lunch to complete the assignment)
2) story draft due Monday
Thursday-
In class: 1) check dialogue homework #3
2) work on story draft
Homework: 1) dialogue homework #4 (please note that incomplete homework will result in a working lunch to complete the assignment)
2) dialogue learning check tomorrow
3) story draft due Monday
Friday -
In class: 1) check dialogue homework #4
2) dialogue learning check
3) work on story draft
Homework: 1) story draft due Monday
2) Independent Reading - due Dec 17!!!
Nov. 10-14
Monday -
In class: 1) revise and edit position paper rough draft
Homework: 1) complete corrections on position paper and PRINT final paper - due tomorrow- see rubric see rubric
2) Fairy Tale Test Wed. - review this study guide, your completed Fairy Tale notes taken from the Fairy Tale power point, your completed fairy tale chart, and the vocabulary and terms for Fairy Tales
Tuesday - Assembly Schedule
In class: 1) expository paper due
2) review for Fairy Tale Test
3) discuss fractured fairy tales
Homework: 1) Fairy Tale Test tomorrow. - review this study guide, your completed Fairy Tale notes taken from the Fairy Tale power point, your completed fairy tale chart, and the vocabulary and terms for Fairy Tales
Wednesday -
In class: 1) Fairy Tale Test
2) discuss how to fracture a fairy tale and read fractured fairy tales
Homework: 1) think of a fairy tale you would like to fracture
Thursday-
In class: 1) get into groups for writing fractured fairy tale story and begin plot triangle
Homework: 1) plot triangle due Monday
Friday -
In class: 1) work on plot triangle for fractured fairy tale with group
Homework: 1) plot triangle due Monday
2) read Independent Reading book
s
Monday -
In class: 1) revise and edit position paper rough draft
Homework: 1) complete corrections on position paper and PRINT final paper - due tomorrow- see rubric see rubric
2) Fairy Tale Test Wed. - review this study guide, your completed Fairy Tale notes taken from the Fairy Tale power point, your completed fairy tale chart, and the vocabulary and terms for Fairy Tales
Tuesday - Assembly Schedule
In class: 1) expository paper due
2) review for Fairy Tale Test
3) discuss fractured fairy tales
Homework: 1) Fairy Tale Test tomorrow. - review this study guide, your completed Fairy Tale notes taken from the Fairy Tale power point, your completed fairy tale chart, and the vocabulary and terms for Fairy Tales
Wednesday -
In class: 1) Fairy Tale Test
2) discuss how to fracture a fairy tale and read fractured fairy tales
Homework: 1) think of a fairy tale you would like to fracture
Thursday-
In class: 1) get into groups for writing fractured fairy tale story and begin plot triangle
Homework: 1) plot triangle due Monday
Friday -
In class: 1) work on plot triangle for fractured fairy tale with group
Homework: 1) plot triangle due Monday
2) read Independent Reading book
s
Nov. 3-7
Monday - Assembly schedule
In class: 1) possessive learning check
2) read fairy tale articles #1 and #2
Homework: 1) finish reading fairy tale articles
Tuesday
In class: 1) discuss expository position paper example
2) begin writing expository position paper organizer
Homework: 1) complete organizer
Wednesday -
In class: 1) begin drafting paper - use Google docs - bring a keyboard for your iPad if you have one!
Homework: 1) expository position paper printed rough draft due Monday
2) final paper due Tuesday
3) download this link to your iPad http://goo.gl/3NVuRT before Friday.
watch this fractured fairy tale of Jack and the Beanstalk Thursday -
In class: 1) cont. working on paper
Homework: 1) expository position paper printed rough draft due Monday
2) final paper due Tuesday - typed, double-spaced, and printed
3) download this link to your iPad http://goo.gl/3NVuRT before Friday.
Friday - CARNIVAL
In class: 1) work on paper
Homework: 1) expository position paper printed rough draft due Monday
2) final paper due Tuesday- typed, double-spaced, and printed
expository position paper due Monday - typed, double-spaced, and printed 3) read Independent Reading book
Monday - Assembly schedule
In class: 1) possessive learning check
2) read fairy tale articles #1 and #2
Homework: 1) finish reading fairy tale articles
Tuesday
In class: 1) discuss expository position paper example
2) begin writing expository position paper organizer
Homework: 1) complete organizer
Wednesday -
In class: 1) begin drafting paper - use Google docs - bring a keyboard for your iPad if you have one!
Homework: 1) expository position paper printed rough draft due Monday
2) final paper due Tuesday
3) download this link to your iPad http://goo.gl/3NVuRT before Friday.
watch this fractured fairy tale of Jack and the Beanstalk Thursday -
In class: 1) cont. working on paper
Homework: 1) expository position paper printed rough draft due Monday
2) final paper due Tuesday - typed, double-spaced, and printed
3) download this link to your iPad http://goo.gl/3NVuRT before Friday.
Friday - CARNIVAL
In class: 1) work on paper
Homework: 1) expository position paper printed rough draft due Monday
2) final paper due Tuesday- typed, double-spaced, and printed
expository position paper due Monday - typed, double-spaced, and printed 3) read Independent Reading book
Oct. 27-31
Monday
In class: 1) writing WU
2) complete the fairy tale chart for "Hansel and Gretel" (print chart or open in Ebackpack)
3) re-read "Jack and the Beanstalk" (print story or open in Ebackpack)
Homework: 1) complete fairy tale chart for "Jack"
2) read a fairy tale
Tuesday
In class: 1) Writing lesson - possessives
2) check fairy tale chart for "Jack"
3) read "Rumplestiltskin" and fill in fairy tale chart
Homework: 1) finish filling chart for "Rumplestiltskin"
2) possessive practice #1
Wednesday -
In class: 1) Writing lesson - possessives
2) read "Cinderella" and fill in fairy tale chart
Homework: 1) possessive practice #2
Thursday - NO HOMEWORK NIGHT
In class: 1) read "Sootface" and "Yeh Shen"
2) compare/contrast to " Cinderella"
Homework: 1) NONE
Friday - LATE START
In class: 1) check for understanding of "Sootface" and Yeh Shen"
Homework: 1) possessive learning check Monday
2) read one fairy tale (or more!) of your choice from Fairy Tales Page or other source
3) read Independent Reading book
Monday
In class: 1) writing WU
2) complete the fairy tale chart for "Hansel and Gretel" (print chart or open in Ebackpack)
3) re-read "Jack and the Beanstalk" (print story or open in Ebackpack)
Homework: 1) complete fairy tale chart for "Jack"
2) read a fairy tale
Tuesday
In class: 1) Writing lesson - possessives
2) check fairy tale chart for "Jack"
3) read "Rumplestiltskin" and fill in fairy tale chart
Homework: 1) finish filling chart for "Rumplestiltskin"
2) possessive practice #1
Wednesday -
In class: 1) Writing lesson - possessives
2) read "Cinderella" and fill in fairy tale chart
Homework: 1) possessive practice #2
Thursday - NO HOMEWORK NIGHT
In class: 1) read "Sootface" and "Yeh Shen"
2) compare/contrast to " Cinderella"
Homework: 1) NONE
Friday - LATE START
In class: 1) check for understanding of "Sootface" and Yeh Shen"
Homework: 1) possessive learning check Monday
2) read one fairy tale (or more!) of your choice from Fairy Tales Page or other source
3) read Independent Reading book
Oct. 20-24
Monday - 6th grade field trip to see "The Adventures of Robin Hood" at the Paramount - 11:15 to 2:00
In class: 1) writing WU
2) work on novel choice activities
Homework: 1) choice novel activity due Wed.
Tuesday
In class: 1) Writing WU
2) finish novel choice activities
Homework: 1) novel choice activity due Wed.
Wednesday -
In class: 1) Writing WU
2) share novel activity with class
Homework: 1) read Independent Reading book
Thursday -
In class: 1) watch "Hansel and Gretel" (read the story here)
2) Begin Fairy Tale notes (open in Ebackpack or print)
Fairy Tale power point from classHomework: 1) complete plot triangle for H & G
Friday
In class: 1) complete Fairy Tale notes
Homework: 1) read one fairy tale (or more!) of your choice from Fairy Tales Page
2) read Independent Reading book
Monday - 6th grade field trip to see "The Adventures of Robin Hood" at the Paramount - 11:15 to 2:00
In class: 1) writing WU
2) work on novel choice activities
Homework: 1) choice novel activity due Wed.
Tuesday
In class: 1) Writing WU
2) finish novel choice activities
Homework: 1) novel choice activity due Wed.
Wednesday -
In class: 1) Writing WU
2) share novel activity with class
Homework: 1) read Independent Reading book
Thursday -
In class: 1) watch "Hansel and Gretel" (read the story here)
2) Begin Fairy Tale notes (open in Ebackpack or print)
Fairy Tale power point from classHomework: 1) complete plot triangle for H & G
Friday
In class: 1) complete Fairy Tale notes
Homework: 1) read one fairy tale (or more!) of your choice from Fairy Tales Page
2) read Independent Reading book
Oct. 13 - 17
Monday - Holiday
Tuesday
In class: 1) Writing WU
2) SGW Ch. 17-the end
Homework: 1) Ch. 13- the end questions due tomorrow
2) SGW Final Test Thursday - study guide for test and quizlet
3) Independent Reading due tomorrow
Wednesday -
In class: 1) SGW Ch. 13-the end questions check and review for test
2) Independent Reading due!!!
Homework: 1) SGW Final Test tomorrow - study guide for test and quizlet
2) author skype Thursday 4th period in the library
Thursday - No Homework Night
In class: 1) SGW Final Test
2) Introduce novel choice activities
Homework: 1) None
2) 6th grade field trip to see "The Adventures of Robin Hood" at the Paramount - 11:15 to 2:00 on Monday
Friday
In class: 1) Writing WU
2) begin working on novel choice activity
Homework: 1) read Independent Reading book
6th grade field trip to see "The Adventures of Robin Hood" at the Paramount - 11:15 to 2:00 on Monday
Monday - Holiday
Tuesday
In class: 1) Writing WU
2) SGW Ch. 17-the end
Homework: 1) Ch. 13- the end questions due tomorrow
2) SGW Final Test Thursday - study guide for test and quizlet
3) Independent Reading due tomorrow
Wednesday -
In class: 1) SGW Ch. 13-the end questions check and review for test
2) Independent Reading due!!!
Homework: 1) SGW Final Test tomorrow - study guide for test and quizlet
2) author skype Thursday 4th period in the library
Thursday - No Homework Night
In class: 1) SGW Final Test
2) Introduce novel choice activities
Homework: 1) None
2) 6th grade field trip to see "The Adventures of Robin Hood" at the Paramount - 11:15 to 2:00 on Monday
Friday
In class: 1) Writing WU
2) begin working on novel choice activity
Homework: 1) read Independent Reading book
6th grade field trip to see "The Adventures of Robin Hood" at the Paramount - 11:15 to 2:00 on Monday
Oct. 6-10
Monday
In class: 1) Writing - compound subjects
2) SGW Ch. 7-12 open book quiz
3) paragraph editing #5 (open in EBckpack)
Homework: 1) compound subject practice
2) Independent reading due Oct 15
Tuesday
In class: 1) Writing - compound verbs
2) SGW Ch. 13
Homework: 1) Finish reading Ch. 13 and complete questions
2) compound verb practice
3) Independent reading due Oct 15
Wednesday -
In class: 1) Writing - compound sentences
3) SGW Ch. 14
Homework: 1) Finish reading Ch. 14 and complete questions
2) compound sentence practice
3) Independent reading due Oct 15
Thursday -
In class: 1) Writing WU
2) SGW Ch. 15
Homework: 1) Finish reading Ch. 15 and complete questions
2) Compound subjects, verbs, and sentences learning quiz Friday
3) Independent reading due Oct 15
Friday
In class: 1) Writing WU
2) Compound learning check
3) SGW Ch. 16
Homework: 1) Finish reading Ch. 15 and complete questions- SGW Final Test next Thursday!!!
Independent reading due Oct. 15
Monday
In class: 1) Writing - compound subjects
2) SGW Ch. 7-12 open book quiz
3) paragraph editing #5 (open in EBckpack)
Homework: 1) compound subject practice
2) Independent reading due Oct 15
Tuesday
In class: 1) Writing - compound verbs
2) SGW Ch. 13
Homework: 1) Finish reading Ch. 13 and complete questions
2) compound verb practice
3) Independent reading due Oct 15
Wednesday -
In class: 1) Writing - compound sentences
3) SGW Ch. 14
Homework: 1) Finish reading Ch. 14 and complete questions
2) compound sentence practice
3) Independent reading due Oct 15
Thursday -
In class: 1) Writing WU
2) SGW Ch. 15
Homework: 1) Finish reading Ch. 15 and complete questions
2) Compound subjects, verbs, and sentences learning quiz Friday
3) Independent reading due Oct 15
Friday
In class: 1) Writing WU
2) Compound learning check
3) SGW Ch. 16
Homework: 1) Finish reading Ch. 15 and complete questions- SGW Final Test next Thursday!!!
Independent reading due Oct. 15
Sept 29 - Oct. 3
Monday
In class: 1) Vocabulary - commonly confused words: there, their, they're (open in eBackpack or print)
2) writing: paragraph editing 1 (open in eBackpack)
3) read Ch. 9 of SGW
Homework: 1) Finish reading Ch. 9 and complete questions
2) Independent reading due Oct 15
Tuesday
In class: 1) Vocabulary - commonly confused words: your, you're
2) writing: paragraph editing 2 (open in eBackpack)
3) SGW Ch. 10
Homework: 1) Finish reading Ch. 10 and complete questions
2) Independent reading due Oct 15
Wednesday -
In class: 1) Vocabulary - commonly confused words: to, two, too
2) writing: paragraph editing 3 (open in eBackpack)
3) SGW Ch. 11
Homework: 1) Finish reading Ch. 11 and complete questions
2) Vocab quiz Fri.
3) Independent reading due Oct 15
Thursday -
In class: 1) Vocabulary check
2) writing: paragraph editing 4 (open in eBackpack)
3) SGW Ch. 12
Homework: 1) Finish reading Ch. 12 and complete questions - 7-12 questions due tomorrow
2) Vocab quiz Fri. study this quizlet and extra practice sites: Set 1, Set 2, Set 3
3) Independent reading due Oct 15
Friday
In class: 1) SGW 7-12 questions due
2) Vocab quiz
Homework: 1) SGW 7-12 quiz Monday
Independent reading due Oct. 15
Monday
In class: 1) Vocabulary - commonly confused words: there, their, they're (open in eBackpack or print)
2) writing: paragraph editing 1 (open in eBackpack)
3) read Ch. 9 of SGW
Homework: 1) Finish reading Ch. 9 and complete questions
2) Independent reading due Oct 15
Tuesday
In class: 1) Vocabulary - commonly confused words: your, you're
2) writing: paragraph editing 2 (open in eBackpack)
3) SGW Ch. 10
Homework: 1) Finish reading Ch. 10 and complete questions
2) Independent reading due Oct 15
Wednesday -
In class: 1) Vocabulary - commonly confused words: to, two, too
2) writing: paragraph editing 3 (open in eBackpack)
3) SGW Ch. 11
Homework: 1) Finish reading Ch. 11 and complete questions
2) Vocab quiz Fri.
3) Independent reading due Oct 15
Thursday -
In class: 1) Vocabulary check
2) writing: paragraph editing 4 (open in eBackpack)
3) SGW Ch. 12
Homework: 1) Finish reading Ch. 12 and complete questions - 7-12 questions due tomorrow
2) Vocab quiz Fri. study this quizlet and extra practice sites: Set 1, Set 2, Set 3
3) Independent reading due Oct 15
Friday
In class: 1) SGW 7-12 questions due
2) Vocab quiz
Homework: 1) SGW 7-12 quiz Monday
Independent reading due Oct. 15
Sept 22 - 26
Monday
In class: 1) Writing lesson - What is a sentence?
2) read Ch. 6 of SGW
Homework: 1) Finish Ch. 6 questions - Ch 1-6 questions due tomorrow
2) Ch. 1-6 quiz Wed.
3) Bring ear buds for activity
Tuesday
In class: 1) WU
2) SGW Ch. 1-6 questions due
Homework: 1) Ch. 1-6 quiz Wed.
2) Bring ear buds for activity
Wednesday - HO HOMEWORK NIGHT!!
In class: 1) SGW Ch. 1-6 quiz
2) District reading assessment
Homework: 1) None
Thursday -
In class: 1) Sentence writing
2) read SGW Ch. 7 - - questions for Ch. 7- 12 (open in eBackpack or print)
Homework: 1) finish Ch. 7 and questions
Friday
In class: 1) Sentence writing
2) read SGW Ch. 8
Homework: 1) finish Ch. 8 and questions
Independent reading due Oct. 15
Monday
In class: 1) Writing lesson - What is a sentence?
2) read Ch. 6 of SGW
Homework: 1) Finish Ch. 6 questions - Ch 1-6 questions due tomorrow
2) Ch. 1-6 quiz Wed.
3) Bring ear buds for activity
Tuesday
In class: 1) WU
2) SGW Ch. 1-6 questions due
Homework: 1) Ch. 1-6 quiz Wed.
2) Bring ear buds for activity
Wednesday - HO HOMEWORK NIGHT!!
In class: 1) SGW Ch. 1-6 quiz
2) District reading assessment
Homework: 1) None
Thursday -
In class: 1) Sentence writing
2) read SGW Ch. 7 - - questions for Ch. 7- 12 (open in eBackpack or print)
Homework: 1) finish Ch. 7 and questions
Friday
In class: 1) Sentence writing
2) read SGW Ch. 8
Homework: 1) finish Ch. 8 and questions
Independent reading due Oct. 15
Sept 15-19
Monday
In class: 1) Academic vocabulary : parts of speech - noun and pronoun
2) read Ch. 1 of SGW (Seventh-Grade Weirdo) - see literary terms and chapter questions for Ch. 1-6 (open in eBackpack)
Homework: 1) Finish Ch. 1 questions
Tuesday
In class: 1) Academic vocabulary : parts of speech - adjective and conjunction
2) read SGW Ch. 2
Homework: 1) finish reading Ch. 2 and questions
Wednesday
In class: 1) Academic vocabulary : parts of speech - verb and adverb
2) read SGW Ch. 3
Homework: 1) finish reading Ch. 3 and questions
2) Academic vocabulary learning check Friday -- study quizlet and parts of speech notes above
Thursday -
In class: 1) Academic vocabulary :parts of speech - interjection and preposition
2) read SGW Ch. 4
Homework: 1) Academic vocabulary learning check tomorrow -- study quizlet and parts of speech notes above. Also you can watch the Grammar Rock videos to review.
2) finish reading Ch. 4 and questions
3) Bring ear buds to class on Monday
Friday
In class: 1) Academic vocabulary learning check
2) read SGW Ch. 5
Homework: 1) SGW Ch. 1-6 questions due Tue.
2) Bring ear buds to class on Monday
Independent reading due Oct. 15
Monday
In class: 1) Academic vocabulary : parts of speech - noun and pronoun
2) read Ch. 1 of SGW (Seventh-Grade Weirdo) - see literary terms and chapter questions for Ch. 1-6 (open in eBackpack)
Homework: 1) Finish Ch. 1 questions
Tuesday
In class: 1) Academic vocabulary : parts of speech - adjective and conjunction
2) read SGW Ch. 2
Homework: 1) finish reading Ch. 2 and questions
Wednesday
In class: 1) Academic vocabulary : parts of speech - verb and adverb
2) read SGW Ch. 3
Homework: 1) finish reading Ch. 3 and questions
2) Academic vocabulary learning check Friday -- study quizlet and parts of speech notes above
Thursday -
In class: 1) Academic vocabulary :parts of speech - interjection and preposition
2) read SGW Ch. 4
Homework: 1) Academic vocabulary learning check tomorrow -- study quizlet and parts of speech notes above. Also you can watch the Grammar Rock videos to review.
2) finish reading Ch. 4 and questions
3) Bring ear buds to class on Monday
Friday
In class: 1) Academic vocabulary learning check
2) read SGW Ch. 5
Homework: 1) SGW Ch. 1-6 questions due Tue.
2) Bring ear buds to class on Monday
Independent reading due Oct. 15
Sept 8-12
Monday
In class: 1) plot triangle review - read "The Three Little Pigs" and complete plot triangle worksheet
2) work on friendly letter revisions - letter directions and sample letter
Homework: 1) plot triangle quiz Wed.
2) friendly letter due Thur. (typed and printed!)
3) Please bring Seventh Grade Weirdo on Monday
Tuesday
In class: 1) read "Little Red Ridding Hood" and complete plot triangle worksheet
2) read "Jack and the Beanstalk"
3) work on letter
Homework: 1) complete plot triangle worksheet for "Jack and the Beanstalk"
2) plot triangle quiz Wed.
3) friendly letter due Thur. (typed and printed!)
4) Please bring Seventh Grade Weirdo on Monday
Wednesday
In class: 1) plot triangle quiz
2) "Jack and the Beanstalk" plot triangle due
3) work on letter - Personal Letter rubric
Homework: 1) friendly letter due Thur. (typed and printed!)
2) Story Elements/Plot Triangle TEST Friday!!!
3) Please bring Seventh Grade Weirdo on Monday
Thursday - Late Start
In class: 1) district writing screener
2) letter due
3) review for test - study your notes, returned quizzes, completed plot triangles for stories read in class -review sheet and play quizlet
Homework: 1) Story Elements/Plot Triangle TEST tomorrow
2) Please bring Seventh Grade Weirdo on Monday
Friday
In class: 1) Story Elements/Plot Triangle TEST
2) silent reading
Homework: 1) Independent reading – recommended 20 minutes per night
Please bring Seventh Grade Weirdo on Monday!
Monday
In class: 1) plot triangle review - read "The Three Little Pigs" and complete plot triangle worksheet
2) work on friendly letter revisions - letter directions and sample letter
Homework: 1) plot triangle quiz Wed.
2) friendly letter due Thur. (typed and printed!)
3) Please bring Seventh Grade Weirdo on Monday
Tuesday
In class: 1) read "Little Red Ridding Hood" and complete plot triangle worksheet
2) read "Jack and the Beanstalk"
3) work on letter
Homework: 1) complete plot triangle worksheet for "Jack and the Beanstalk"
2) plot triangle quiz Wed.
3) friendly letter due Thur. (typed and printed!)
4) Please bring Seventh Grade Weirdo on Monday
Wednesday
In class: 1) plot triangle quiz
2) "Jack and the Beanstalk" plot triangle due
3) work on letter - Personal Letter rubric
Homework: 1) friendly letter due Thur. (typed and printed!)
2) Story Elements/Plot Triangle TEST Friday!!!
3) Please bring Seventh Grade Weirdo on Monday
Thursday - Late Start
In class: 1) district writing screener
2) letter due
3) review for test - study your notes, returned quizzes, completed plot triangles for stories read in class -review sheet and play quizlet
Homework: 1) Story Elements/Plot Triangle TEST tomorrow
2) Please bring Seventh Grade Weirdo on Monday
Friday
In class: 1) Story Elements/Plot Triangle TEST
2) silent reading
Homework: 1) Independent reading – recommended 20 minutes per night
Please bring Seventh Grade Weirdo on Monday!
Sept 1-5
Monday - Holiday
Tuesday - Back- to-School Night
In class: 1) writing WU (warm up)
2) puzzle piece due - see rubric
3) Introduce plot triangle power point and plot triangle notes
Homework: 1) Independent reading – recommended 20 minutes per night
Wednesday
In class: 1) Writing WU (warm up)
2) cont. plot triangle notes
Homework: 1) “Stampede” conflict practice worksheet due tomorrow
2) learning check Friday on types of conflict
3) Independent reading --recommended 20 minutes per night
Thursday
In class: 1) writing WU
2) "Stampede" due
3) cont. plot triangle notes
Homework: 1) learning check tomorrow on types of conflict
2) Independent reading – recommended 20 minutes per night
Friday
In class: 1) conflict learning check.
2) finish plot triangle notes
3) begin letter about self - letter directions and sample letter
Homework: 1) Independent reading – recommended 20 minutes per night
Please purchase class novel Seventh Grade Weirdo if you have not already done so!
Monday - Holiday
Tuesday - Back- to-School Night
In class: 1) writing WU (warm up)
2) puzzle piece due - see rubric
3) Introduce plot triangle power point and plot triangle notes
Homework: 1) Independent reading – recommended 20 minutes per night
Wednesday
In class: 1) Writing WU (warm up)
2) cont. plot triangle notes
Homework: 1) “Stampede” conflict practice worksheet due tomorrow
2) learning check Friday on types of conflict
3) Independent reading --recommended 20 minutes per night
Thursday
In class: 1) writing WU
2) "Stampede" due
3) cont. plot triangle notes
Homework: 1) learning check tomorrow on types of conflict
2) Independent reading – recommended 20 minutes per night
Friday
In class: 1) conflict learning check.
2) finish plot triangle notes
3) begin letter about self - letter directions and sample letter
Homework: 1) Independent reading – recommended 20 minutes per night
Please purchase class novel Seventh Grade Weirdo if you have not already done so!
Aug 25 - 29
Monday:
in class: 1) collect Mead notebooks
2) introduce puzzle piece project
3) "Get to Know You" game
Homework: 1) bring a small, recent photo of self for puzzle project
2) bring Mead notebook if not brought today
3) purchase class novels if not already done
Tuesday
In class: 1) writing WU (warm up)
2) read "The Fun They Had" and discuss
3) explain directions for puzzle piece
Homework: 1) bring a small, recent photo of self for puzzle project
2) bring Mead notebook if not brought today
3) purchase class novels if not already done
Wednesday
In class: 1) writing WU (warm up)
2) go over class procedures/expectations
3) work on puzzle piece
Homework: 1) bring a small, recent photo of self for puzzle project
2) bring Mead notebook if not brought today
3) purchase class novels if not already done
Thursday --iPad checkout
In class: 1) explain Grade Level Independent Reading Requirements
2) work on puzzle piece
Homework: 1) puzzle piece due Tue.
2) purchase class novels if not already done
Friday
In class: 1) library for orientation and check out .
Homework: 1) puzzle piece due Tue.
Please purchase class novels if you have not already done so!
Monday:
in class: 1) collect Mead notebooks
2) introduce puzzle piece project
3) "Get to Know You" game
Homework: 1) bring a small, recent photo of self for puzzle project
2) bring Mead notebook if not brought today
3) purchase class novels if not already done
Tuesday
In class: 1) writing WU (warm up)
2) read "The Fun They Had" and discuss
3) explain directions for puzzle piece
Homework: 1) bring a small, recent photo of self for puzzle project
2) bring Mead notebook if not brought today
3) purchase class novels if not already done
Wednesday
In class: 1) writing WU (warm up)
2) go over class procedures/expectations
3) work on puzzle piece
Homework: 1) bring a small, recent photo of self for puzzle project
2) bring Mead notebook if not brought today
3) purchase class novels if not already done
Thursday --iPad checkout
In class: 1) explain Grade Level Independent Reading Requirements
2) work on puzzle piece
Homework: 1) puzzle piece due Tue.
2) purchase class novels if not already done
Friday
In class: 1) library for orientation and check out .
Homework: 1) puzzle piece due Tue.
Please purchase class novels if you have not already done so!
Sept 1-5
Monday - Holiday
Tuesday - Back- to-School Night
In class: 1) writing WU
2) puzzle piece due
3) Introduce plot triangle power point and plot triangle notes
Homework: 1) Independent reading – recommended 20 minutes per night
Wednesday
In class: 1) Writing WU (warm up)
2) cont. plot triangle notes
Homework: 1) “Stampede” conflict practice worksheet due tomorrow
2) learning check Friday on types of conflict
3) Independent reading --recommended 20 minutes per night
Thursday
In class: 1) writing WU
2) "Stampede" due
3) cont. plot triangle notes
Homework: 1) learning check tomorrow on types of conflict
2) Independent reading – recommended 20 minutes per night
Friday
In class: 1) conflict quiz .
2) finish plot triangle notes
3) begin letter about self
Homework: 1) Independent reading – recommended 20 minutes per night
Please purchase class novel Seventh Grade Weirdo if you have not already done so!
Monday - Holiday
Tuesday - Back- to-School Night
In class: 1) writing WU
2) puzzle piece due
3) Introduce plot triangle power point and plot triangle notes
Homework: 1) Independent reading – recommended 20 minutes per night
Wednesday
In class: 1) Writing WU (warm up)
2) cont. plot triangle notes
Homework: 1) “Stampede” conflict practice worksheet due tomorrow
2) learning check Friday on types of conflict
3) Independent reading --recommended 20 minutes per night
Thursday
In class: 1) writing WU
2) "Stampede" due
3) cont. plot triangle notes
Homework: 1) learning check tomorrow on types of conflict
2) Independent reading – recommended 20 minutes per night
Friday
In class: 1) conflict quiz .
2) finish plot triangle notes
3) begin letter about self
Homework: 1) Independent reading – recommended 20 minutes per night
Please purchase class novel Seventh Grade Weirdo if you have not already done so!